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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.94, 23,010.44 and 12,558.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.94, 23,010.44 and 12,558.37 is: 18,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.94 : 23,010.44 = 12,558.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.94/23,010.44 = 12,558.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.94x = 23,010.44 × 12,558.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.94x = 288,973,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,973,499.06/15,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.10

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